65--Stealthstation Equipment

Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center anticipates entering into sole source procurement negotiations with Medtronic, 826 Coal Creek Circle, Louisville CO 80027 for the Stealthstation S7 Navigation for Clemet J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. This announcement is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. The above authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by supplies available from one source. The Stealthstation S7 Navigation is the only true hybrid navigation system that can provide both optical navigation and our patented electromagnetic (axiEM) navigation functionality. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by April 19, 2010. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation document is available.